Kitchen Design Executive / Manager

Pembroke Alliance; Trim; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembroke Alliance, based in Meath, Ireland, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Design Executive to own the entire kitchen design process from tendering through to delivery on site. The role involves working with Tier 1 contractors, residential developers and private clients to ensure top quality and on-time project completion.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to design, outsourcing, manufacturing and on-site delivery.

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years' relevant experience in kitchen design, ideally within the bespoke joinery, fitted furniture, manufacturing or fit-out sector.
• Proven experience in kitchen tendering, pricing, technical drawings and the preparation of comprehensive kitchen packages.
• Strong understanding of the complete process from design and specification through outsourcing, manufacturing and installation or site delivery.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Kitchen Design: take ownership from briefs to delivery to site.
• Tendering & Commercial Management: prepare, review and manage kitchen tenders with competitive pricing.
• Technical Drawings: produce and coordinate detailed kitchen drawings and layouts.
• Outsourcing & Manufacturing Coordination: manage outsourced work with suppliers through design to site delivery.
• Project & Contract Management: oversee multiple contracts, priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Client Management: manage private client projects from enquiry to completion, ensuring a great client experience.

Skills

Kitchen design

Tendering

Pricing

Technical drawings

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Company

Based in Co. Meath, our client is a leading and highly successful joinery and fit-out organisation with a strong, established and respected presence in the market. With ambitious expansion plans and an exciting pipeline of projects, the business is seeking a talented and experienced Kitchen Design Executive to play a pivotal role in its continued growth.

The Opportunity

This is a key position within the organisation, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the entire kitchen design process, from initial tendering and concept development through to technical drawings, outsourcing, manufacturing and final delivery to site.

Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you will collaborate with Tier 1 main contractors, residential developers and private clients, ensuring every project is delivered to the highest standards of quality, accuracy and workmanship.

You will be supported by a dedicated team and will be expected to bring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-driven approach to the role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who can add genuine value to a progressive business and contribute directly to its future success.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Kitchen Design: Take ownership of all aspects of kitchen design, from initial client briefs and tender enquiries through to detailed design, technical drawings, manufacture and delivery to site.
• Tendering & Commercial Management: Prepare, review and manage kitchen tenders and associated packages, ensuring accurate specifications, competitive pricing and commercially viable solutions.
• Technical Drawings: Produce, review and coordinate detailed kitchen drawings, layouts and technical information, ensuring accuracy, functionality and compliance with project requirements.
• Outsourcing & Manufacturing Coordination: Manage the complete process where work is outsourced, coordinating external suppliers and partners through design development, technical approval, manufacturing and delivery to site.
• Project & Contract Management: Manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously, maintaining control of priorities, programme requirements, deadlines and deliverables.
• Client Management: Manage private client projects from initial enquiry and tendering through design development, approvals, production and final completion, ensuring an exceptional client experience throughout.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Build strong working relationships with Tier 1 main contractors, residential developers, private clients, architects, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain exceptional attention to detail, ensuring designs, drawings, specifications and finished products meet the organisation's exacting quality standards.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the supporting design and project teams, coordinating workloads and ensuring all parties have the information required to deliver projects efficiently.
• Deadline Management: Proactively identify potential challenges, resolve issues and ensure projects progress in line with agreed timelines without compromising quality.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve design processes, supplier coordination, commercial performance and project delivery as the business continues to expand.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• A minimum of ten years' relevant experience in kitchen design, ideally within the bespoke joinery, fitted furniture, manufacturing or fit-out sector.
• Proven experience in kitchen tendering, pricing, technical drawings and the preparation of comprehensive kitchen packages.
• A strong understanding of the complete process from design and specification through outsourcing, manufacturing and installation or site delivery.
• Experience managing multiple contracts and projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to manage private client projects from initial tender through to successful completion.
• Experience working with main contractors, residential developers and/or private clients.
• Confidence working across multiple design, drawing and project management platforms, with the technical ability to adapt to different systems and workflows.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand project costs, tender requirements and delivery implications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to take ownership, solve problems and deliver results.
• The ability to meet demanding deadlines while managing competing priorities effectively.